Straight Through Crew (2025), A Mind-Bending Look At Going Nowhere
Many view the transition from school into the working world as a relatively straightforward process, almost a singular event. The
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Film Reviews
Read Matthew Jones’s reviews of new releases, independent films, cult cinema, and overlooked works from across film history. Each review looks beyond whether a film succeeds or fails to examine what it reveals about identity, morality, politics, society, and the human experience.
Peacock (2010) Review: Cillian Murphy’s Failed Psycho Homage
Cillian Murphy drew me to Peacock (2010), but even his unusual double role cannot make this Psycho-inspired thriller hold together.
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Accountability: Featuring Gas Man (2025)
Certain indie films come along and make you wonder what they’re really trying to show you. It took me about
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Book Review: The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese is an Academy Award-winning director and legendary filmmaker noted for his profound, character-driven stories and fascinating explorations of
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Beautiful Faces (2024), Celebrating Dr. Larry Sargent & His Patients
I’m not one to shy away from graphic content in films, but that most often applies when I know that
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Alleviate (2023), A Tragic & Poignant Short Film by Daniel Keeble
Grief is universal. Every single one of us has suffered the loss of a loved one — or will suffer
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Reflect (2023), A Mind-Bending Metaphysical Journey Into the Unknown
As a film critic, there’s nothing more satisfying than discovering a director with a truly distinctive and entertaining style. With
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M. Butterfly (1993), A Timid Adaptation That Flattens the Real Story
I’m not sure how I came across the true love affair between French diplomat Bernard Boursicot and Chinese opera singer
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No One Will Save You (2023), A Dialogue-Free Sci-Fi Horror Film
With the sheer volume of films coming out through streaming platforms, directors need a good hook to get anyone to
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Silent as the Grave (2023), A Unique Take On Murder Mysteries and Documentary Filmmaking
Silent as the Grave (2023), a film by Brad Podowski and Dan Gremley, offers a completely fresh take on a
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Nobody Knows (2004), A Beautiful Adaptation of a Real-Life Tragedy
Nobody Knows (2004) is a devastating film about abandoned children, social neglect, and the fragile family they create for themselves.
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Jeanne du Barry (2023), A Boring and Pointless Historical Farce
Promotion for Jeanne du Barry (2023) was confusing from the start, as all of the posters and teasers featured the
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Review: Voyagers (2021), It’s Lord of the Flies In Space
I wish I could outdo the title of this review, but it really does summarize everything you need to know
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The Coronating (2023), A Beautiful, Surreal, and Frightening Guilt Trip
It’s no small feat to make a short film look good. Most young filmmakers simply don’t have the budget or
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The Pope’s Exorcist (2023), A Toothless Horror Film With No Clear Direction
I hope that other film viewers stand in solidarity against films with misleading titles. If you’re like me, and you
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Evil Dead Rise (2023), A Terrible Stain on the Franchise
After watching Evil Dead Rise (2023), I felt disheartened that Sam Raimi let his great horror franchise fall into mediocrity.
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Unhuman (2022), An Unrefreshing and Unconvincing Zombie Comedy
In the past, I’ve had a lot to say about the zombie comedy genre. I’m not the only one, either.
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